Outdoors calender

Thursday

Aug 30, 2007 at 12:01 AMAug 30, 2007 at 9:58 AM

Norwich Bulletin

Saturday

Alien invaders, 2 p.m., Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton. Invasive plants are becoming a conservation concern as they take over the landscape and choke out our native plants and wildlife. Learn why these plants are so much trouble and how to identify some of the major culprits. For information, call Emily Komiskey at 455-9534.

Sept. 8
Discover Hartford, 9:15 a.m., Bushnell Park, Hartford. Take part in a bicycle and walking tour of the capital city. For information, call 796-6854.

Sept. 16
Sunday sunset stroll series, 6 p.m. Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton. Get your fill of the outdoors to carry you into the work week with an easy stroll around the Goodwin Conservation Center grounds. For information, call Emily Komiskey at 455-9534.

Sept. 22
Wildflower walks, 10-11 a.m., Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton. Get to know the flowers and how they are seen in the eyes of humans through some natural history and flower folklore. With this series, the amazing diversity of plants thriving in the Goodwin forest will be introduced as you witness how the composition of plants in flowers changes. For information, call Emily Komiskey at 455-9534.

Home again, home again, 2 p.m., Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton. What do a hole in the ground, a pile of sticks, a rock wall and an old dead tree all have in common? They are all excellent homes for some of the Goodwin Forest wildlife. Join us as we visit some of our animal friends at home. For information, call Emily Komiskey at 455-9534.